There has been a lot of speculation about the safety and efficacy of emergency contraception , also known as the morning after pill. Find answers to questions as to how exactly it works, if it is safe for a woman to take, and what happens if a woman is already pregnant when she takes it.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) can be treated, so continue reading to find out about signs/symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of PCOS.
Have you ever wondered when you should be vaccinated? Here is a schedule listing vaccines, years and doses for recommended adult immunizations .
Interstitial Cystitis is characterized by chronic urgency (feeling need to urinate) and frequency (frequent urinating) with or without pelvic…
Pelvic floor exercises help to improve the tone and strength of the pelvic floor muscles, thus helping with pelvic…
It is important to have a Pap smear annually if you are sexually active or if you are age…
A colposcopy is an office procedure that allows your doctor to visualize the cervix more closely using a magnifying…
Fibrocystic breast disease is a non-cancerous breast condition in which tender lumps can cause pain and discomfort related mainly…
A vaccine against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) was created to combat these specific HPV genotypes. It is called Gardasil. The…
Common fungal infection that occurs when there is an overgrowth of the fungus Candida. Candida is always present in…
A common condition in women where the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted and replaced by…
An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled pouch or sac on or around the ovary. Ovarian cysts are very common…
Fibroid tumors are benign smooth muscle tumors of the uterus and occur in 20-30% of women of reproductive age….
PCOS is a disorder that occurs when levels of certain hormones are abnormal. Women with PCOS may have irregular…
You have been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. This means that the iron stores in your body are low. We…
The urine is normally sterile. An infection occurs when bacteria get into the urine and begin to grow. The…
The muscles of the pelvic floor are located at the bottom of the pelvis. These muscles attach to the..
Estimates show that up to 40% of women experience urinary incontinence. In nursing homes, it’s as high as 70%….
The minimally-invasive outpatient procedure for uterine fibroids. The most effective procedure without removing the uterus….
Hereditary cancer testing may be done through a saliva or blood sample to assess your genetic cancer risk….
LESS (Laparo-Endoscopic Single-Site Surgery) or Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) is a special technique…
Menstruation is a woman’s monthly bleeding. Periods are a normal and healthy part of a woman’s life.
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